UFC president Dana White has slammed the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF), labelling the decision to pull Alexander Gustafsson from Saturday's fight "the worst decision I have ever seen to pull a fight".

Gustafsson had been scheduled to headline UFC Sweden in his home country against Gegard Mousasi. A win for either man would have propelled him towards the title mix in the light-heavyweight division.

"This pic was taken of Gustafsson today and you can't even see the cut!!!" White tweeted alongside an image of the Swede's laceration.

"Worst decision I have EVER seen to pull fight."

Gustafsson was understandably gutted to miss a big chance not only to fight in front of his own country but to potentially book a UFC title shot. He told MMANytt.se that the cut happened while wrestling and expressed his genuine disappointment.

"I am extremely sorry for this and I feel [for] Gegard Mousasi." Gustafsson said. "I also suffer with the fans who have been looking forward to this event and this match."

UFC Sweden takes place on April 6 and will now have a three-round main event. The co-main event sees Ross Pearson meet Ryan Couture.

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